Did you know that you have a chance to chat with our students directly via our website? LUT’s new student ambassadors are happy to help you with your questions about studying at LUT or living in Finland and share their own experiences as well! It will help you to get more information and help you decide where to study.
In this blog, we will introduce three of LUT’s international student ambassadors and tell why they decided to apply to LUT and to become our ambassadors.
Chao, age 23
Where are you from?
China.
What do you study at LUT?
Industrial Engineering and Management with a focus on Global Management of Innovation.
What were your previous studies?
Apparel Design and Construction.
Why did you apply to LUT?
I applied to LUT based on the programme’s connection with my previous undergraduate studies. Moreover, I decided to apply to universities in Finland as I personally don’t want to go to countries where higher education is commercialized as a big factor in the country’s GDP.
What has it been like to studyat LUT and live in Finland?
Studies at LUT and living in Lappeenranta is cozy, as there are not many attractions. You can relax and concentrate on your studies. LUT has excellent hardware, and professors are easy to get along with.
Why did you decide to be an LUT ambassador?
I chose to be an LUT ambassador because I wanted to be a bridge between LUT and our prospective students!
Jordan, 25
Where are you from?
The United States.
What do you study at LUT?
Energy Technology with a focus on Bioenergy Systems.
What were your previous studies?
Agricultural Engineering.
Why did you apply to LUT?
I decided to apply to LUT to develop my knowledge and skills related to bioenergy, especially since Finland has such an impressive bioenergy program.
What has it been like to study at LUT and live in Finland?
Studying here has allowed me to carry out research in one of LUT’s energy labs. This has been a great experience since I’m deciding if I want to pursue research after graduation. I have enjoyed living in Finland. I have traveled to many different cities and loved being in the nature. Lappeenranta is cozy and has many resources for students.
Why did you decide to be an LUT ambassador?
I decided to be an LUT ambassador because it was useful for me to gain another student’s perspective when I was applying to LUT. I had already been sharing my own perspective with other students, so it was an easy choice for me.
Sanaz, age 26
Where are you from?
Iran.
What do you study at LUT?
Mechanical Engineering with a focus on Sustainable Production.
What were your previous studies?
Mechanical Engineering Design.
Why did you apply to LUT?
I did my Bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering in Iran. Afterward, I decided to go abroad to continue my studies. I started to research different universities and I found out that Finland has great universities with a good reputation and that LUT was quite interesting as its mechanical engineering department is quite active in a broad range of research areas. As a result, I decided to apply to LUT and ended up here.
What has it been like to study at LUT and live in Finland?
It has been a great experience to live in Finland and Lappeenranta. At first, it was a little bit challenging for me as I come from a crowded country and a big city. It took a while for me to get used to a small and cozy city like Lappeenranta, but after more than two years I can say I am now doing well here. Also, the weather was the other challenge for me in my first year here. Not only the freezing winter but also the darkness is quite challenging, but after some months you will learn to cope with it – just be patient!
Why did you decide to be an LUT ambassador?
Being an international tutor for one semester at the university motivated me to apply for the ambassador position. I truly enjoy helping out, meeting new people and sharing my information regarding the great environment at LUT University, so I decided to apply for the position and thought that my experience as a tutor could help me to succeed as a student ambassador.
